SEND adapted cycling along Wylam Waggonway and Newburn Park - 2.5 miles

Come along and join us for a SEND bike ride along Newburn Park’s access for all cycling route 72.

British Cycling Guided Rides, Newburn Activity Centre, Sustrans and Gateway Wheelers (British Cycling’s NE Limitless Focus Club) have joined forces to allow this ride to take place.

For the past 2 years Sustrans have been redesigning the Wylam Wagonway cycle route 72 and making it an access for all route, meaning all barriers have been adjusted to all adapted bike though. The final part of the route going through Newburn Park is now completed and ready to be used.

Newburn Activity Centre which is located next to Newburn Park have several adapted bikes for hire to people who would like to use the route. Their fleet include, trikes, wheelchair bike, go karts, side by side and more. However, the centre is unable to do led rides.

British Cycling Guided Rides and Gateway Wheelers are honoured to be asked by Sustrans and Newburn Activity Centre for help in leading an adapted cycle ride along the route.

Starting at Newburn Activity Centre the route leads us to the start of Wylam Wagonway, where we will go half a mile along the route to see the new installed barriers and how easy it is to get through them. Heading back, we will take the newly resurfaced cycling route though Newburn Park and back to Newburn Activity Centre.

FAQ’s
I need to use an adapted bike for the ride?
No Problem, before booking a place on the ride contact Neal Thompson at Newburn Activity Centre [email protected] Neal will be able to go over what cycles are available and book it for you.

What time should I arrive?
If you are borrowing a bike, please arrive 15 minutes early at 12.45pm This is to allow us time to adjust the cycle and be ready for our start.

Do I need to book on the ride if I am supporting a rider?
Yes, anyone taking part must be booked onto the ride. This is because participant numbers are limited.

Can I bring my own bike/adapted cycle?
Yes.

I have a different question, who can I ask??

You can contact Sara, our main ride leader directly at [email protected]
For any last-minute cancellations on the day please text 07958344888 (note this phone is only for the day of the ride) otherwise use the option to cancel when you log in to letsride.co.uk

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